The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, shared how a 1998 meeting with President Bola Tinubu significantly impacted his life and career.
Speaking at a book launch on Tuesday, Egbetokun recalled how his life was transformed just 24 hours after meeting Tinubu.
“As I stand here today, I am filled with testimonies. While I’d love to share them all, today isn’t the day for it. I’ll save those stories for another time,” he said.
“However, I must acknowledge the profound influence one person had on my life and career. I met President Bola Tinubu in 1998, and within 24 hours, my life took a positive turn. That story, too, is one for another day.”
In 1999, Egbetokun, then a Deputy Superintendent of Police, served as Chief Security Officer to Tinubu, who was the Governor of Lagos State at the time.
Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as IGP in June 2023, succeeding Usman Baba.
Egbetokun is slated to retire from the police force this September upon reaching the age of 60. However, a recent amendment to the Police Act by the National Assembly allows the IGP to complete their fixed tenure regardless of the civil service retirement age.
This amendment has led to speculation that Tinubu intends to extend Egbetokun’s tenure.
